System Setup Options
Main
The Main tab lists out the primary hardware features of the computer. The table below defines the function of each option.
Main
System Time | Resets the time on the computer's internal clock. |
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System Date | Resets the time on the computer's internal calendar. |
Bios Version | Display the BIOS revision. |
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CPU Type | Displays the type of processor. |
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CPU Speed | Displays the speed of the processor. |
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CPU Cache Size | Displays the processor cache size. |
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CPU ID | Displays the processor ID. |
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Product Name | Displays the computer model name. |
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Fixed HDD | Displays the model number of the hard drive. |
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HDD Size | Displays the size of the hard drive. |
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System Memory | Displays the total computer memory. |
Extended Memory | Displays the total extended memory. |
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Memory speed | Displays the memory speed. |
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AC Adapter Type | Displays the type of the AC adapter. |
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Advanced
The Advanced tab allows you to set various boot and
Advanced
| Enable or disable the system information from |
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being displayed on the screen during | Default: Disabled | ||
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| Allows the System Setup to skip certain tests |
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QuickBoot Mode | during POST which decreases the amount of time | Default: Enabled | |
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| Allows the clock speed of the processor to be |
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Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology | dynamically changed by software while minimizing | Default: Enabled | |
| power draw and heat dissipation. |
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Allows increased protection against buffer overflow | Default: Enabled | ||
Protection | attacks. | ||
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| Allows a platform to run multiple operating systems |
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Intel® Virtualization | and applications in independent partitions, allowing | Default: Disabled | |
Technology | one computer to function as multiple virtual |
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Integrated NIC | Enable or disable the power supply to the on– | Default: Enabled | |
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WLAN Control | Enable or disable the wireless LAN module. | Default: Enabled | |
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WWAN Control | Enable or disable the wireless WAN module. | Default: Enabled | |
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Bluetooth | Enable or disable the Bluetooth module. | Default: Enabled | |
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USB Outside Ports | Enable or disable the the USB ports. | Default: Enabled | |
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USB BIOS Legacy Support | Enable or disable the legacy support for the USB | Default: Enabled | |
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| Allow USB devices to |
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USB Wake Support | standby. This feature is enabled only when the | Default: Enabled | |
| AC adapter is connected. |
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ExpressCard | Enable or disable the ExpressCard slot. | Default: Enabled | |
Card Reader | Enable or disable the Card Reader slot. | Default: Enabled | |
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| Allows the computer to remotely turned on. This |
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Wake On LAN | feature is enabled only when the AC adapter is | Default: Enabled | |
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SATA Mode Selection | Change the SATA controller mode to either ATA or | Default: AHCI | |
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Camera Control | Enable or disable the Camera. | Default: Enabled | |
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Microphone Control | Enable or disable the Microphone. | Default: Enabled | |
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Keyboard Click | Enable or disable the keyboard sound. | Default: Disabled | |
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Security
The Security tab displays the security status and allows you to manage the security features of the computer.